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Proverbs 21 · Grade 4

God Rules Over All

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Proverbs 21 shows God's control over even the most powerful people. The king's heart is in Yahweh's hand like the watercourses. He turns it wherever he desires. Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but Yahweh weighs the hearts. To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to Yahweh than sacrifice.

God cares how we treat others. Whoever stops his ears at the cry of the poor, he will also cry out, but shall not be heard. It is joy to the righteous to do justice. He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor. The righteous give and don't withhold.

The chapter ends with God's sovereignty. There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against Yahweh. The horse is prepared for the day of battle; but victory is with Yahweh. We should prepare, but our trust is in God.

Show What You Know

  1. How is the king's heart in Yahweh's hand?

  2. What is joy to the righteous?

  3. What do the righteous do?

  4. What is there none of against Yahweh?

  5. Where is our trust?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

heartskindnessGodjusticevictory
  1. Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but Yahweh weighs the .
  2. To do righteousness and is more acceptable to Yahweh than sacrifice.
  3. cares how we treat others.
  4. He who follows after righteousness and finds life, righteousness, and honor.
  5. The horse is prepared for the day of battle; but is with Yahweh.

Think About It

  1. To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to Yahweh than sacrifice. Why does God care more about how we live than about religious actions alone?

  2. The horse is prepared for the day of battle; but victory is with Yahweh. How can you prepare well and still trust God?

Memory Verse

“He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor.”

Proverbs 21:21 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for victory that comes from You. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How can you give generously?
  • How can you listen when a poor person asks for help?

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